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Raid on Dunedin gang pad targets 'crayfish crime ring'

Dunedin police raided a Caversham "gang pad" in an investigation into stolen crayfish estimated to be worth several hundred thousand dollars.

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Goose causing trouble in paradise

Jo Taylor takes a gander at a plucky goose who has ousted a father paradise shellduck in Broad...

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Goose causing trouble in paradise

A sordid love affair in Broad Bay has split a popular family, leaving a dad ostracised from his children, and the mother shacking up with another mother in the village.

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Man ran social media group chat for drug dealers

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Man ran social media group chat for drug dealers

A Dunedin man who ran a social media group chat for drug dealers and buyers told family he "couldn’t put up with being poor".

School ‘a happy place for me’

Columba College teacher Beverley Bridger will officially leave the school today and will be...

School ‘a happy place for me’

Beverley Bridger struggles to find a lowlight from her teaching career.

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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan

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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan

A Dunedin businessman was accused of being disrespectful after singling out the council for "wokeism" over a planned rainbow crossing.

‘Wholly violent’ road rage attack occurred while serving sentence

Andrew Macmillan will soon be released from prison because of time spent on remand. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

‘Wholly violent’ road rage attack occurred while serving sentence

A Kaitangata man responsible for a "wholly violent and determined" road-rage attack was serving a sentence at the time, a court has heard.

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Confidentiality breach alleged

Jim O'Malley. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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Confidentiality breach alleged

A Dunedin city councillor has accused one of his colleagues of breaking confidentiality by contacting the chief executive about the city’s alcohol plan.

It’s a dog’s life

It’s a dog’s life

When Ruth Macintosh left her Andersons Bay house with 4-year-old Lacey for a bike ride, there was brilliant sunshine and temperatures reaching 23.1°C at 2pm.

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Council prepares to consult on 8% rates rise

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Council prepares to consult on 8% rates rise

The Otago Regional Council is readying to consult on an 8% rates rise — its first single-digit increase in years.

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Uni down in rankings but still in top 5%

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Uni down in rankings but still in top 5%

The University of Otago has dropped down the sustainability rankings, but staff say their overall standing is still strong.

Hospital redesign too risky: HNZ

Hospital redesign too risky: HNZ

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora warned the government a last-minute redesign of the new Dunedin hospital could result in worse outcomes for the South.

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Prisoner accepts parole unlikely

Raymond Belsey spent his sentencing hearing (by video-link) doubled over and read a tearful...

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Prisoner accepts parole unlikely

An Otago prisoner who sexually assaulted his cellmate says he is content to see out his sentence without prospect of parole.

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Progress on stalled build called for

West Harbour community board member Kristina Goldsmith stands in the middle of an undeveloped...

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Progress on stalled build called for

Community advocates are crying out for progress on long-delayed and stalled state housing project in Port Chalmers.

HPV self-testing wins out over clinician-led cervical smear

Self-testing for human papilloma virus (HPV) has been found to be preferable, compared with having a clinician-led cervical smear test.

PhD graduand stepping out in fresh style

Namrata Chand will graduate with a PhD in marine science at today’s University of Otago...

PhD graduand stepping out in fresh style

For the first time in months, Namrata Chand will be in high heels today — not her usual flippers, gumboots or Crocs.

1pm graduation ceremony

Hundreds of people will graduate from the University of Otago in two ceremonies today. PHOTO:...

1pm graduation ceremony

About 375 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, science, arts and social work, in a ceremony at 1pm today.

4pm graduation ceremony

A previous University of Otago graduation parade makes its way along George St. PHOTO: PETER...

4pm graduation ceremony

About 380 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, art and science in a ceremony at 4pm today.

Teen's path to terror averted

In one case study there were a number of factors raised in relation to a youth who was engaging...

Teen's path to terror averted

The spy agency says a deradicalisation programme turned around a teen who had been threatening to blow up places of worship in just a year.

Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the legislation has achieved the right balance between...

Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules

The government is moving to open up Sundays and public holidays for advertising on traditional media outlets.

Canadian arrested after meth found wrapped as presents

The methamphetamine was found inside this red duffle bag, disguised as presents. Photo: Customs

Canadian arrested after meth found wrapped as presents

A Canadian woman has been arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle 10kg of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents into NZ.

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